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I thought the best performance at the weekend came from Uncle Cladio who gave a great post-match interview after Leicester lost 2-1 at Arsenal.

It would have been nice to hold on to a draw but after the referee changed the game by sending Simpson off, we were always struggling.

But I am not sure it is bad thing that we lost. The pressure has been taken away a little and we are still top of the league.

I don't take the view that the referee was against us on Sunday. I think he gave us everything in the first half including a penalty. And was then determined to be on Arsenal's side in the second.

Still, the first yellow for Simpson was a shocker.

Anyway, Leicester have a nice long break until the next game which is Norwich at home on Saturday February 27.

This has to be a good thing as no other team at the top has a big break like we do. In fact, I would hate to be in any of the other team's shoes, especially Spurs and Manchester City.

Spurs, who are now in second, played in Europe last night away, they have Crystal Palace in the cup on Sunday and then another European game on Thursday before their next league game.

So that is three games to our none. Arsenal play Hull in the cup followed by Barcelona at home before their next league game with is against Manchester United.

And Man City also have two cup games including a trip to Chelsea and Dynamo Kiev.

And their next league game has been postponed on February 28 as they are in the League Cup final.

Their next league game is not until March 2 away to Liverpool. So come the next round of games, we will be in pole position. And any knocks may have had time to heal - unlike any of our rivals.

Spurs perhaps have the most to lose as they play a high-intensity game which requires lots of running around. Pochettino's teams have a habit of dropping off at the end of the season. And Manchester City also have a lot on their plate.

But Arsenal may well be out of the Champions League very soon as they face Barcelona. So they could be the strongest of the finishers.

One thing is for sure, I have grown to love Uncle Claudio. I was not that impressed when his name was announced. But you can't help but like him and the players are obviously responding so let's keep the pizza fires burning and hope Claudio stays around for a few years.